History of the Edenton Police

Edenton was home to J. H. Robinson also known as “Uncle Jimmy.” He was head of the Edenton police department for nearly half-century. It was said that he had a Seventh Sense that would lead him directly to the culprit. His so-called seventh sense was really intelligent deduction and analysis. He was famed as a detective as far north as Baltimore. His impress on the public mind was so strong, that many a criminal voluntarily surrendered to him because he felt sure he would be apprehended later and the punishment would be more severe.